Solstraw is a revolution to stop paper cutlery flooding our bodies and planet. 90% of tested paper straws have PFAS chemicals in them that are also known as the ‘forever chemicals’. This is because the can never break down, whether in your body, or the environment. These chemicals leach into ground water, surface water and biosolids, contaminating fish and crops that we may potentially eat. These chemicals also have really bad effects on our bodies including increased risk of kidney, testicular and breast cancer. It also weakens your immune system, making diseases that would normally pass without you noticing, serious. It increases the cholesterol levels in your blood alongside insulin dysregulation. Not only that, it also damages your liver and thyroid over time. They also dissolve in cold drinks really fast and can not be used in hot drinks. We, at Solstraw, make fully plant based eco-friendly alternatives to paper straws that do not dissolve in any drink. We are planning to start making other disposable cutlery that are normally made out of paper from our same material.
